Former “Ultimate Cowboy Showdown” Contestant Sentenced for Maiming Attack
Ethan Treadwell, a former contestant on "Ultimate Cowboy Showdown," has been sentenced to 10 years in prison, with 25 years suspended, for maiming a 73-year-old man in Hobart, Oklahoma. The attack, which occurred in January 2024, stemmed from financial disagreements…

St. Louis, MO, August 7, 2026 —
Ethan Treadwell, known for his appearance on the reality television show “Ultimate Cowboy Showdown,” has received a prison sentence for a violent incident in Hobart, Oklahoma. Treadwell was sentenced to 10 years in prison, with an additional 25 years suspended, for the maiming of a 73-year-old man.
The attack took place in January 2024. According to reports, the altercation was rooted in financial disagreements between Treadwell and the victim. The assault resulted in the 73-year-old man sustaining traumatic brain injuries.
The specifics of the financial dispute and the exact nature of the injuries beyond traumatic brain injuries were not detailed. The sentence handed down by the court indicates a significant period of incarceration, though a substantial portion of the sentence is suspended.
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